I thought it would be helpful and informative to capture the governing principles of Airstream restoration that others could consider when deciding to purchase that gem in the rough in the field out behind the barn...

Alumaholic's Laws of Airstream Restoration:

1. Everything on the old Airstream you just purchased is worthless, and everything you need is priceless.

Reflections of the world in the shiny aluminum will be remembered by you forever, but impacting the world on the aluminum will be remembered by the metal forever. Luckily panels can be replaced, but missed memories can't.

Reflections of the world in the shiny aluminum will be remembered by you forever, but impacting the world on the aluminum will be remembered by the metal forever. Luckily panels can be replaced, but missed memories can't.